These numbers are available 24 hours a day
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If you are worried about the immediate safety of yourself or another young person, please contact the Police on
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If you are concerned about the welfare of yourself or another child, young person, or vulnerable adult please contact First Contact on
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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please ring the NHS Crisis team on
DurhamWorks advisers work closely with other organisations supporting the welfare and wellbeing of young people. You can speak to your adviser about concerns that you have, and they will help you access additional support. Please see our Young People’s Safeguarding Plan for more information. If you have any concerns about unsafe practices in DurhamWorks you can contact our Safeguarding Designated Officers:
- Designated Safeguarding Lead, Helen Evans – telephone 07557 849 248 (Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm)
- Deputy Safeguarding Lead, Karen Hudson – telephone 07500 106 669 (Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm)